Read more to check out our recommendations for the best budget starter squads and cheap players to sign in EA FC 26.

It’s hard to build a team in EA FC 26 with a tight budget, often making you settle for cheap players. But don’t let their humble price point fool you. With the right roster, they can perform on the field. Some even have just enough meta traits to help you set up a budget-friendly team.
The real challenge is acquiring the right players. The best ones are often highly sought after by other managers. You need to keep a close eye on the transfer market if you want to get your hands on these players.
With that said, here is a guide on the best starter squads and cheap players that fit your budget.
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Best Starter Squads for EA FC 26
The list of starter squads will be separated into three budget ranges. The cheapest squad costs around 10,000 Coins. The mid-range squad is roughly 20,000 Coins. As for the expensive squad, you need roughly 50,000 Coins.
Keep in mind that market prices can change from time to time. You will have to watch out for price changes for these players.
10,000 Coins Starter Squad

This is the cheapest starter squad we recommend for EA FC 26. The lineup features a decent number of well-rounded players without breaking the bank:
Player | Position | Club |
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Bart Verbruggen | GK | Brighton |
Tyrick Mitchell | LB | Crystal Palace |
Cristian Romero | CB | Tottenham Hotspur |
Nikola Milenkovic | CB | Nottingham Forest |
Daniel Munoz | RB | Crystal Palace |
Andrey Santos | CDM | Chelsea |
Elliot Anderson | CDM | Nottingham Forest |
Morgan Rogers | CAM | Aston Villa |
Illiman Ndiaye | LM | Everton |
Savinho | RM | Manchester City |
Benjamin Sesko | ST | Manchester United |
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20,000 Coins Starter Squad

As for the mid-range budget, here are our recommendations that should cost you around 20,000 Coins:
Player | Position | Club |
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Andriy Lunin | GK | Real Madrid |
Alvaro Carreras | LB | Real Madrid |
Dean Huijsen | CB | Real Madrid |
Kalidou Koulibaly | CB | Al Hilal |
Dani Carvajal | RB | Real Madrid |
Ruben Neves | CM | Al Hilal |
Gavi | CM | Barcelona |
Dani Olmo | CAM | Barcelona |
Ferran Torres | LW | Barcelona |
Anthony | RW | Real Betis |
Ayoze Perez | ST | Villareal |
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50,000 Coins Starter Squad

If you have around 50,000 Coins as a budget to build a team, you should be able to afford top-tier players. Here is our recommended lineup:
Player | Position | Club |
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Wojciech Szczesny | GK | Barcelona |
Marc Cucurella | LB | Chelsea |
Nathan Ake | CB | Manchester City |
Manuel Akanji | CB | Lombardia FC |
Pedro Porro | RB | Spurs |
Martin Zubimendi | CM | Arsenal |
Gavi | CM | Barcelona |
Xavi Simmons | CAM | Spurs |
Salma Paralluelo | LW | Barcelona |
Federico Chiesa | RW | Liverpool |
Artem Dovbyk | ST | Roma |

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